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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.64, 20,372.16 and 8,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.64, 20,372.16 and 8,048.33 is: 11,106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.64 : 20,372.16 = 8,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.64/20,372.16 = 8,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.64x = 20,372.16 × 8,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.64x = 163,961,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,961,764.63/14,762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.53

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